Letters to Persons Who Are Engaged in Domestic Service by Catharine Esther Beecher

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Author Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878
LoC No. 17000960
Title Letters to Persons Who Are Engaged in Domestic Service
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Summary "Letters to Persons Who Are Engaged in Domestic Service" by Catharine Esther Beecher is a guidebook written in the early 19th century. This work is a collection of letters aimed at providing advice and instruction to individuals in domestic roles, emphasizing the importance of their contributions and the dignity of their station. The book seeks to uplift and educate domestics about their unique responsibilities and the respectability that comes with their work, while also addressing the social perceptions that undervalue their roles. The opening of this book establishes Beecher's heartfelt wish to improve the lives of domestics by discussing their vital role within families. She begins by reflecting on her travels and the insights gained from various households, revealing her deep interest in the welfare of those in domestic service. Beecher acknowledges the significant impact that domestics have on family life and child-rearing, underscoring the need for proper guidance and appreciation of their contributions. She introduces a narrative illustrating the founding principles of cooperation and respect within a community, which serves as a metaphor for the ideal working relationship between employers and domestics, setting the stage for her subsequent letters that detail their duties, the importance of their roles, and how they can achieve a sense of honor and fulfillment in their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Household employees
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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